-
97
/ 100
Sam Kim -
95
/ 100
Raymond Chan Wine Reviews -
94
/ 100
Bob Campbell MW -
5
/ 5
Michael Cooper
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
New Zealand
Country
Central Otago, Bannockburn
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
97 / 100"This is gracefully opulent and sophisticated with Black Doris plum, dark cherry, dried herb, toasted almond and subtle savoury notes on the nose. The palate is robust and substantial, while remaining gorgeously harmonious and elegant. Silky and plush within a sturdy frame, promising to evolve magnificently"
- Sam Kim
95 / 100
"Moderate ruby-red colour, even colour throughout. This has a lifted, savoury bouquet, aromas of forest floor and mushroom melded with thyme, spice, violet, cherry and loganberry. Medium-full bodied, aromas of dark cherry, loganberry and violet entwined with black pepper, liquorice, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme and forest floor. Fine-grained, smooth tannins brace a structured palate, unfolding savoury details; integrated acidity persists to a lasting, spiced finish. This Pinot Noir is well-structured with texture, grip, and savour qualities; integrated acidity persists in length and spice details."
- Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
94 / 100
"Supple, medium/light-bodied pinot noir with a fragrant, floral aroma leading to flavours suggesting sweet cherry, vanilla, spice/anise, and barely discernible oak. Charming pinot noir with a silken texture and surprisingly lengthy finish."
- Bob Campbell MW
5 / 5
"The 2021 vintage was hand-harvested from very low-cropped (3.2 tonnes/ha) vines planted in 2000, matured for 11 months in French oak barriques (29 per cent new), and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Full, bright ruby, it is floral and full-bodied, with complex cherry, plum and spice flavours, seasoned with nutty oak, supple tannins and a savoury, silky-smooth finish. A very harmonious wine, it’s already delicious."
- Michael Cooper
Tasting Notes
The Valli Bendigo Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 is a New Zealand wine made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Bendigo region of Central Otago. It is a bright garnet color with aromas of forest floor, plum, mushroom, ripe cherry, cedar, raspberry, and azalea. The palate is equally complex with layers of dark fruit, spice, and umami that are woven together by a fresh vein of acidity. The texture is rich and mouth-filling with silky, fine tannins that build in the mouth giving a long, memorable finish. The Valli Bendigo Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 is a powerful yet inviting wine that is sure to please fans of Pinot Noir. It is approachable in its youth, but has the potential to develop beautifully for 12+ years. If you are looking for a complex and well-balanced Pinot Noir from New Zealand, then the Valli Bendigo Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 is a wine that you should definitely try.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity